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Development of CST Element for Finite Element Modelling Analysis

Monalisa Das

Abstract


The development of triangular membrane elements in python using the object-oriented programming technique is presented in this study. The triangular membrane elements developed are the constant strain triangle (CST) element. A finite element analysis program is also developed to check the accuracy of the developed elements. The program is developed using the object-oriented programming approach as an alternative to traditional procedural programming. Several solid mechanics problems are analyzed in this study using the developed program for developed element and the results are further obtained. Even all the results have been shown in graphic user interface.

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